psychoanalysis
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psychoanalysis
A psychological theory and method of treatment founded by Sigmund Freud, which attempts to heal mental disorders by examining the interaction of conscious and unconscious processes.
Er befindet sich seit zwei Jahren in Psychoanalyse, um seine Kindheitstraumata aufzuarbeiten.
He has been in psychoanalysis for two years to work through his childhood trauma.
The word is composed of the parts 'Psycho-' and 'Analyse' (analysis). 'Psycho-' comes from Greek and means 'soul' or 'mind'. So literally, it is the analysis of the soul.
Die Psychoanalyse beschäftigt sich tiefgehend mit dem menschlichen Geist.
Psychoanalysis deals in depth with the human mind.
In everyday language, the word is often used in fixed phrases. You can say 'eine Psychoanalyse machen' (to undergo psychoanalysis) or say that someone 'in Psychoanalyse ist' (is in psychoanalysis).
Mein Freund macht seit einem Jahr eine Psychoanalyse.
My friend has been undergoing psychoanalysis for a year.
'Psychoanalyse' (psychoanalysis) is a technical term from psychology and psychotherapy. Although the word is widely known, it is used precisely mainly in scientific, medical, or intellectual contexts.
In der Universität hatten wir ein Seminar über die Theorien der Psychoanalyse.
At university, we had a seminar on the theories of psychoanalysis.
psychotherapy
Psychotherapie is the general term for the professional treatment of psychological or emotional disorders using recognized psychological methods. Psychoanalyse is a specific theory and treatment method that focuses especially on conscious and unconscious processes. Use “Psychotherapie” in general, and “Psychoanalyse” when this specific approach is meant.
Nach dem Gespräch begann sie eine Psychoanalyse, um unbewusste Konflikte zu untersuchen.
After the conversation, she began psychoanalysis to examine unconscious conflicts.
Nach dem Gespräch begann sie eine Psychotherapie wegen ihrer starken Ängste.
After the conversation, she began psychotherapy because of her severe anxiety.
